Molokai Airport (PHMK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Molokai Airport in Kaunakakai, HI, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Molokai Airport (PHMK) is a regional airport serving Kaunakakai, HI at 454 ft. PHMK reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 17, 23, 35), longest 4,494 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PHMK in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture: flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-northeast (060°) at 8 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 24°C (75°F), altimeter 29.92 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PHMK 130554Z AUTO 06008G18KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390183 10294 20239 53014 TSNO $
What changed at PHMK?
Since the 0454Z (6:54 PM HST) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.90 → 29.92 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for PHMK
PHMK is currently VFR with winds from 060° at 8 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 17, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,650 ft (field elevation 454 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at PHMK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 4,494 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 0 kt |
| 35 | 3,118 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 7 kt right (g16) |
| 17 | 3,118 ft | ASP | 4 kt tail | 7 kt left (g16) |
| 23 | 4,494 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PHMK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Molokai Airport in Kaunakakai, HI: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around PHMK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at PHMK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PHMK reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 91%
- 17
- 6%
- 35
- 3%
- 23
- 0%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0543Z (7:43 PM HST)
TAF PHMK 130543Z 1306/1406 06008G16KT P6SM SKC FM131100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW035 FM131900 05014G21KT P6SM FEW025 SCT050 FM140300 05008G15KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PHMK
- IATA
- MKK
- FAA LID
- MKK
- City
- Kaunakakai
- State
- Hawaii
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 454 ft
- Coordinates
- 21.1529, -157.0960
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,494 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.2 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.7 MHz
- Time zone
- Pacific/Honolulu
- Next sunset
- 22h 7m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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4 airportsHistorical Flying Weather at PHMK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PHMK reported VFR conditions during about 94.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 316 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.0 kt, calm 6.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89.5 | 9.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 91.1 | 7.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| Mar | 90.2 | 9.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| Apr | 91.8 | 7.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
| May | 94.3 | 5.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jun | 97.4 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 95.4 | 4.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 95.9 | 3.7 | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 97.0 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 95.7 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Nov | 94.1 | 5.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| Dec | 89.7 | 9.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.7 kt |
| Feb | 8.3 kt |
| Mar | 8.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.9 kt |
| Jun | 10.2 kt |
| Jul | 10.7 kt |
| Aug | 10.2 kt |
| Sep | 9.0 kt |
| Oct | 8.1 kt |
| Nov | 8.5 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PHMK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Molokai Airport in Kaunakakai, HI shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions. Review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PHMK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PHMK?+
PHMK has 4 runways: 05, 17, 23, 35; the longest is 4,494 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PHMK report its own weather?+
Yes. Molokai Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PHMK have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PHMK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PHMK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PHMK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PHMK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Molokai Airport (PHMK) is shown on this page. It maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Molokai Airport (PHMK)
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